Most of my travel has been for work: I do production for theater and dance. Most touring has been shoe-string, including torch-lit gigs in a 14th-century German fortress on a hilltop in Romania and an old farm in Poland, to a sunny festival in Vancouver. I've driven trucks and vans of gear back and forth across the country several times, usually routing myself the most interesting way possible, so interesting that I've run out of gas in the middle of nowhere...twice. More recently, for pleasure, I've started doing some self-contained bike-touring. I've lived in Baltimore for ten years now and have a ridiculously great set of neighbors with whom I get to throw pig-roasts and other food-centric alley-blocking events (you can check out our infrequently updated (email hidden)). I'm self-sufficient, bookish (when given the chance), and delighted to meet new people. UPDATE: one of my neighbors (Keith) was so great, I married him. And we have a sunny-spirited little kiddo now, too!

Amelia reserved our room for an out of town performer for Performance Kitchen in Baltimore. She was easy to work with and made the complex arrangements simple. Our guest was Ted. He was thoughtful, easy going, and a great house guest. I would recommend either Amelia or Ted if they are in need of using your place.

I had a booking issue with another guest and Amelia was very gracious and understanding by agreeing to having her family stay at my friend, Paul's airbnb listing two blocks away. Paul reported that they were delightful guests and that he would recommend them to anyone.

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Amelia is an amazing friend and neighbor. She is among the most engaging, thoughtful, and intelligent people I know. When she is not busy working her tail off on a new dance production, she's busy roping her friends into bike adventures and early morning birthday pancakes in the park. I have known Amelia for seven years, and there's no one I trust more.